Administrative Assistant

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Waskom (TX)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company miss

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care,+

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive

Site specific Step and Skill Level...

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on

Benefits eligibility varies by job

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, located in Waskom, TX, is seeking an Administrative/Clerical professional to perform routine office tasks and support operations. You will handle correspondence, schedule appointments, organize files, and provide information to callers.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, coordinating travel, maintaining databases, and using office equipment. High school diploma required; an Associate's degree is a plus.

Qualifications

Detail oriented and thorough in completing work tasks.
Honest and ethical.
Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Responsibilities

Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Assist others in making travel arrangements.
Assist others in preparing travel expense reports;Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Operate a variety of office equipment, telephones, scanners, fax, copiers etc.
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.

Skills

Detail oriented

Honest

Pleasant

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Req ID

12370BR

Job Purpose

Req ID

12370BR

City

Waskom

State

Texas

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals;
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs;
Assist others in making travel arrangements;
Assist others in preparing travel expense reports;Create, maintain, and enter information into databases;
Operate a variety of office equipment, telephones, scanners, fax, copiers etc.;
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing;
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material;
Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.

Education / Training

High school diploma or equivalent required;
Associate's degree or higher level of education preferred.

Qualifications And Experience

Detail oriented and thorough in completing work tasks;
Honest and ethical;
Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude;
Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.